By: Bob Sumpter, NISOA (May 2013) Introduction Physical fitness is a quality stressed in soccer referee development. A complete discussion would probably include such aspects as: developing a training plan, conditioning, maintenance, life-style, and a number of other components. In this short discussion I want to only address a few thoughts I have about the […]
The Challenge of the Competitive Game, Part 3 (April 2013) By Bob Sumpter, NISOA Introduction This is the third in a three-part series about the Challenge of the Competitive Game for the monthly NISOA Nuts and Bolts Column. Part 1 covered suggestions about: (1) A Serious Attitude, (2) Speed, and (3) Intensity. Part 2 covered […]
The Challenge of the Competitive Game, Part 2 (March 2013) By Bob Sumpter, NISOA Introduction This is the second in a three-part series about the Challenge of the Competitive Game for the monthly NISOA Nuts and Bolts Column. Part 1 covered suggestions about: (1) A Serious Attitude, (2) Speed, and (3) Intensity. This Part 2 […]
The Challenge of the Competitive Game, Part One (Feb 2013) By Bob Sumpter, NISOA The Challenge As soccer develops in the college and high school games, the level and intensity of the competitive game are increasingly apparent and present a challenge for the Referee to perfect and use those personal skills, attitudes and competencies needed […]
“Reminders About Advantage”, January 2012 BY: Bob Sumpter, NISOA (Editorial Note: The monthly “NISOA Referee Nuts and Bolts” column is written primarily for the college and high school Referee. However, any soccer Referee who wishes to improve personal performance may also find that this series is helpful. All “NISOA Nuts and Bolts” articles address those […]
Dec 2012, Nuts and Bolts Learning from Watching, December 2012 By Bob Sumpter, NISOA Introduction We learn to improve our referee performance in a number of ways. These may include classroom and field training, periodic formal assessment, reading soccer literature that discusses various aspects of refereeing, discussions and exchanges of ideas at our various referee […]
The Pros and Cons of Consistency, November 2012 NISOA Nuts and Bolts Column By: Bob Sumpter, NISOA Introduction Consistency is considered one of the most desired characteristics required for a successful intercollegiate or interscholastic soccer referee. It is considered a hallmark of professional performance for us in NISOA to achieve, both individually and as a […]
Oct 2012 N&B: “Revisiting Repeated Fouls” By: Bob Sumpter, NISOA The monthly “NISOA Referee Nuts and Bolts” column is written primarily for the college and high school Referee. However, any soccer Referee who wishes to improve personal performance may also find that this series is helpful. All articles address those BASIC techniques, procedures, practice alternatives, […]
The monthly “NISOA Referee Nuts and Bolts” column is written primarily for the college and high school Referee. However, any soccer Referee who wishes to improve personal performance may also find that this series is helpful. All articles address those BASIC techniques, procedures, practice alternatives, and skills that are sometimes forgotten or overlooked while going […]
The monthly “NISOA Referee Nuts and Bolts” column is written primarily for the college and high school soccer Referee. However, any soccer Referee who wishes to improve personal performance may also find that this series is helpful. All articles address those BASIC techniques, procedures, practice alternatives, and skills that are sometimes forgotten or overlooked while […]
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